Gear Case Oil

Use the following oil viscosity based on the air temperature range. Operating outside of the recommended oil air temperature range may cause premature gear case failure.

IMPORTANT: ONLY use a quality oil in this gear case. DO NOT mix any other oils in this gear case. DO NOT use BIO–HY–GARD® in this gear case.

The following John Deere gear case oil is preferred:

LVAL38541-UN-20SEP12

• GL-5 GEAR LUBRICANT®—SAE 80W-90

  Other gear case oils may be used if recommended John Deere gear case oil is not available, provided they meet the following specification:

• API Service Classification GL–5.